The Vault

The Vault design store was founded in 1991 showcasing the best of New Zealand creativity alongside quirky international design products. We specialise in unique gifts, kiwiana, beautiful home wares and contemporary jewellery. 75% of our goods are made in New Zealand.

We started off as a gallery space in the heart of Auckland city, over time we’ve transformed into a retail store. In 1992 our Wellington store opened on Willis Street and launched our third store in 1993 on Cashel Mall, Christchurch. Unfortunately redevelopment and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake forced us to relocate. Since then our Wellington store has settled on Plimmer Steps, Wellington. We have not reopened in Christchurch. In 2016 our Auckland store moved to Ponsonby Road and a second store has opened on Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Sarah S.
Business Owner
The Vault design store was founded by current owners Sarah and Philip Solaris with the vision of showcasing the best of New Zealand creativity alongside quirky international design products. They travel the world to search out exciting products and work closely with the creative community in New Zealand. The Vault specialise in unique gifts, kiwiana, beautiful home wares and contemporary jewellery. Fair trade and sustainable products and packaging are very high on our agenda. Since 1991 our stores has witnessed (and been a part of) a phenomenal growth in the quantity and quality of what New Zealand designers and craftspeople are producing. We feel that New Zealand creativity is unique on the world stage. As a mirror of our multicultural society, it is an inspiring demonstration of how we draw on a vast array of local and international elements to forge a unique identity as a dynamic design culture in our own right.